Tag: sven väth

Sven Väth is the Peter Pan of techno. Despite being deep in the rave since the late eighties—including a sidestep into pop with 1987’s ‘pop-hit “Electrica Salsa”—he never seems to age. Nor do his energy levels seem to wane. Multiple times a week does he step up to the decks, somewhere in the world, and serve up a party-starting style of techno that gets people dancing. He has vast reserves of musical knowledge to call on—as well as the releases on his own label, Cocoon—and is still dedicated to playing on vinyl. He rarely disappoints, and loves to throw in ... Read more

In 2018, Caprices Festival will celebrate its 15th edition whilst in-house party MDRNTY celebrates its 10th year transforming the beautiful Swiss French resort of Crans-Montana in the Valais mountains into another temple of electronic music. From April 12th – 15th 2018, Caprices will focus on brand new stages and production with a huge lineup mixing up original Caprices artists and returning guests, with new names and young talent. On the lineup, the first names include Sven Väth, Ben Klock, Paul Kalkbrenner, Ricardo Villalobos, Henrik Schwarz, Adam Beyer, Luciano, Sonja Moonear, Dubfire, Paul Ritch, Patrice Baumel, Cobblestone Jazz (live), Archie Hamilton, ... Read more

From Thursday March 29 through to Sunday April 1, 2018, Awakenings once again celebrates Easter with four editions, including the special daytime show on Easter Sunday. As always, the Amsterdam venue will be the titanic Gashouder, which has been seminal over the last 20 years in establishing Awakenings as the largest and best-known Techno festival in the world. For this iquartet of shows, March 29 sees an Adam Beyer & Joseph Capriati Special, with Luigi Madonna and Roberto Capeano also on hand. Ben Klock & Marcel Dettmann will feature on Friday, along with Chris Liebling, Rodhad and Kobosil. Joris Voorn, ... Read more

On 3 – 4 September, North American fans of House & Techno will celebrate the long, Labour Day weekend with the season finale of Electric Island. Toronto’s seminal summer event, Electric Island returns to their original home of Hanlan’s Point with Claude VonStroke, Chris Liebing, CRi, Dixon, Dusky, Gab Rhome, Mall Grab, My Favorite Robot, Nitin, Sonny Fodera, Soul Clap, Sven Väth, The Black Madonna, and Yotto. Also on hand over the course of the two day festival will be warm ups from local favorites Brian Johnson, Jamie Kidd, Jeff Button, Koki, Sam Haze, Simon Jain and Terence Kissner. 2 ... Read more

Amsterdam’s well established Dockyard Festival has announced the names for their annual Amsterdam Dance Event favorite festival event. As well as moving location’s, from NDSM to Westpoort’s N-1 Park, Dockyard, Dockyard Daytime Festival will be bigger and better than before, with all the usual lights, production and sound, fans have become accustomed to from the series. Stages will be hosted by the likes of Cocoon, Mindshake, Polegroup, and Terminal One, with names like Sven Vath, Mano le Tough, Paco Osuna, Eats Everything, Octave One, and many more on hand. Check the full linep below, ad make sure to get online ... Read more

Berlin’s Mathias Schober is a man of a thousand disguises, whether realising music under his own name or one of a seemingly endless number of aliases (Show B and SB to name a few). Featured here on DHA many times in the past, Mathias’ music continues to find itself in the boxes of the scene’s most esteemed – Sven Vath, Dixon, Mano le Tough, etc. See also: DHA Mix #237 By Mathias Schober Here, the Lossless boss, delivers the first of two “Jalemba” package remixes with this one being a headlining peak time affair coming in the form of “Rhythm ... Read more

As the days grow ever closer to Sonus Festival’s fifth edition on its sunny paradise home of Pag Island, word comes of their partnership with another preeminent party brand – Movement Croatia. The full day event will go down on 24 August and will feature a heavyweight lineup of techno from Sven Väth, Dorian Paic, Joseph Capriati and Luigi Madonna. Specifically separated with the iconic Papaya venue seeing Sven Väth and Dorian Paic cater to the summertime daylight, while Joseph Capriati and Luigi Madonna take over Aquarius with the dark heat. Th team behind Movement Croatia are also responsible for ... Read more

The four day Crans-Montana, Switzerland festival Caprices recently wrapped up their 2017 edition and we were there for all the Alpine fun. Set on the top and bottom of the renonwed Swiss slopes, Caprcies 2017 saw the likes of Jamie Jones, Sven Vath, Cassy, Ben Klock, and many more bring a tremendous electronic music line up to the strikingly beautiful setting. This one was an experience not soon forgotten. Check out a selection of our favorite images from the event below! Caprices Festival 2017 Photo Credit: Valeriu Cătălineanu / Romanian Club Culture

The immense ship Freedom Of The Seas that hosts The Ark Cruise Festival is set to create a perfect playground for all desires. With a slew of activities, restaurants, and secrets, the inaugural seaward event has also completed its lineup. With over 90 acts in attendance, the likes of 2MANYDJs, Sven Väth, Axel Boman, B.Traits, Chris Liebing, Cassius, Felix Da Housecat, Richy Ahmed, Henrik Schwarz, and Matador have all been announced. They will join previously announced names like Robag Wruhme (who, alongside Axel Boman will be playing a very special sunrise session), Dennis Ferrer, KiNK, Stephan Bodzin, and more. So, ... Read more

Shaping up to be, perhaps, its best edition yet, Totino, Italy’s Kappa FuturFestival has added a slew of names to its 2nd lineup announcement. Adding to the already announced Carl Cox, Jamie Jones, Sasha & Digweed, Sven Vath and Tale of Us, will be the legendary Fatboy Slim, Nina Kraviz, and a very special back to back set from Seth Troxler and The Martinez Brothers, all on 8 July. On 9 July, Kappa FuturFestival 2017 welcomes techno icons Paul Kalkbrenner and Joseph Capriati alongside its 40,000 revellers. 8-9 July | Kappa FuturFestival 2017 | Tickets | Torino, Italy

Kappa FuturFestival returns to Torino, Italy with its sixth edition over 8-9 July weekend. Keen and cosmopolitan, Kappa FuturFestival has already situated itself within “finest European techno Gatherings” conversation and with the release of their first names, continues this trend. The first wave of names include Carl Cox, Paradise and Hot Creations hero Jamie Jones, as well as another sure to be historic appearance from Sasha & Digweed. Cocoon king Sven Vath plays day two, and will be joined by Italian pair Tale of Us. Keep an eye out for additional names and more details to be released in the ... Read more

Having promised their biggest lineup to date, Extrema Outdoor unveils just that for its 2017 edition. 2-4 June is the date; Houthalen – Helchteren is the place. Having already announced Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, Stephan Bodzin and Tale Of Us, now joined by headliners Sven Väth, Luciano, Pan-Pot, Joris Voorn, Moodymann, Rødhåd, and Chris Liebing. Tickets are on sale now (but going fast). Find the information below. 2-4 June | Extrema Outdoor 2017 | Tickets | Belgium

Between 20 – 24 August, Croatia’s Pag Island is once again ground zero for the international dance music elite. Coming in the form of Sonus’ 2017 edition, this marks the events fifth year celebration. Not to dissapoint, Sonus has gone out of its way to put together a line up that is as diverse as it is inviting. Already announced were the likes of Adam Beyer, Pan-Pot, Joseph Capriati, Rødhåd, The Martinez Brothers, Seth Troxler and more, with today seeing another huge addition. Adriatique, Andrea Ljekaj, Andrologic, Dan Andrei, Dejan Milicevic, Felver, Homeboy, Janina, Josip Milkovic, Julia Govor, K.O.D (Cabanne ... Read more

With over 110 artists spread over 8 stages, Awakenings Festival once again becomes the largest outdoor techno festival in the world. Over the 24-25 June weekend, recreational area Spaarnwoude Houtrak will be dedicated to Techno in all its diversity. Amongst the massive lineup announced for this 20th anniversary edition will be a new live show from Paul Kalkbrenner, the reunited Wihgnomy Brothers, Sven Vath, Ricardo Villalabos, Maceo Plex, Chris Liebing, Joseph Capriati, Dave Clarke, Tale of Us, Loco Dice, Floorplan, Weval, The Black Madonna, Black Coffee, Len Faki and KiNK, as well as Sunday stage hosts Joris Voorn and Adam ... Read more

More than 30 of today’s prominent artists will be gather for the 14the edition of Caprices Festival, to be held 6-9 April in Crans Montana, Switzerland. The new Crans-Montana venue Cry d’Er-Club d’Altitude will play host to a Caprices event for the first time. This restaurant, meeting and clubbing venue located on top of the ski runs, fuses tradition with modernity and offers a breath-taking panoramic view. The venue will play host to the likes of Ricardo Villalobos, Sonja Moonear, Franky Greiner, and Dorian Paic. Additional acts slated to play Caprices’ infamous MOON venue will be Ben Kock, Marcel Dettmann, ... Read more